Wireless provides the simplicity of cable-free connectivity to the Internet, home or office local network, as well as to other wireless electronic devices such as printers, storage, wireless peripherals, and other computers on the network. Dell offers options for wireless connectivity whether you require a basic connection or the next generation in Wi-Fi access.
Wireless Terminology
Single Band (2.4 GHz)
- Single band supports only the 2.4GHz band
- Lots of wireless devices (phones, computers, appliances, etc) use this band – therefore, it’s very “congested” or “noisey” and can inhibit performance
- Dual band supports both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz band
- 5GHz band is much less congested, therefore providing a better wireless experience especially for things like wireless display (WiDi / Miracast)
- There are more & wider channels in the 5GHz band compared to 2.4GHz
- 1x1 = 1 send antenna and 1 receive antenna (150Mbps throughput for 802.11n / 433Mbps for 802.11ac)
- 2x2 = 2 send antennas and 2 receive antennas (300Mbps throughput for 802.11n / 866Mbps for 802.11ac)
| Antenna Configuration | 802.11n | 802.11ac |
| Single stream (1x1) | 150Mbps | 433Mbps |
| Dual Stream (2x2) | 300Mbps | 866Mbps |
The system you are configuring may or may not include all of the options listed here
| If you want... | Choose... |
| A basic Wi-Fi connection to an 802.11 b/g/n wireless network (2.4 GHz). | Dell Wireless™ 1707 802.11n 1x1 Single Band Wi-Fi + BT 4.0 LE M.2 |
| A Wi-Fi wireless network supporting dual-band (2.4 and 5GHz) operations that supports 802.11A, 802.11AC, 802.11G and/or 802.11N standards. | Dell Wireless™ 1810 802.11AC 1x1 Dual Band Wi-Fi + BT 4.1LE M.2 (Support QCA MU-MIMO). |
| Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 802.11AC 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT 4.0 LE M.2 | |
| Dell Wireless™ 1820 802.11AC 2x2 Dual Band High Speed Wi-Fi + BT 4.1 LE M.2 (Support QCA MU-MIMO) | |
| Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 802.11AC 2x2 Wi-Fi + BT 4.0 LE M.2 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 802.11AC 2x2 Wi-Fi + BT 4.1 LE M.2 (Support Intel vPro) Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 802.11AC 2x2 Wi-Fi + BT 4.2 LE M.2 (Support Intel vPro) KILLER 1535 2x2ac: Dual Band + BT4.1LE Combo (eFEM + Killer SW) | |
| A wireless card that supports WiGig docking stations with three bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 60 GHz) | Intel® Tri Band Wireless-AC 18260 (Douglas Peak) WiGig + 802.11AC 2x2 Wi-Fi + BT 4.1 LE M.2 Intel® Tri Band Wireless-AC 18265 (Oak Peak) WiGig + 802.11AC 2x2 Wi-Fi + BT 4.1 LE M.2 |